EW.com has posted an exclusive video revealing the return of Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn in next week’s The Clone Wars! Head to EW.com for the full story and clip.
New POP! Vinyl Bobbleheads At Entertainment Earth
Entertainment Earth has added a new series of Funko Star Wars POP! Vinyl Bobbleheads to their online store.
Choose from: Darth Vader, Yoda, Stormtrooper, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and Greedo. These cute figures are for pre-order now and are scheduled to ship this March.
RFRN: Season 3 Episode 13: Monster
The much anticipated arrival of Savage Opress has… arrived. Join Dan, Jen, Jerry, and Nathan at Republic Forces Radio Network as they discuss Nightsisters, Nightbrothers, Magical Green goo, listen to your voicemails, and discuss what this does to the continuity!
More Republic Attack Shuttle Confirmation
Our friends at Rebelscum have received an image captured from Toy News magazine that confirms rumors and speculation of a Republic Atatck Shuttle for the Clone Wars line. As the Turbo Tank and AT-TE before it, the vehicle will incorporate playset-style features for additional play value. Look for this to be on display at Toy Fair next month (if not leaked on the various fan sites sooner).
Check out the article and be sure to share your thoughts in the forums!
Update: Our friends across the pond at Jedi News have posted a scan from Toys ‘n’ Playthings which again proclaims the imminent arrival of the Clone Wars Republic Attack Shuttle. The article also confirms other new products set to be revealed in a couple weeks at Toy Fair. Check it out.
Episode 279: Waitress, I Need More Dark Side!
Star Wars Action News is back with it’s first new show recorded in 2011! Join Marjorie and Arnie as they play your voicemails and run down all the great clearance bargains being found coast to coast! Target 9-packs for under $13? Target Mini-Muggs for under $4? Saga Legends for $5? All this and much, much more, so listen and stretch your dollar to the limit with these great deals!
Also this week, the Star Wars Action News hosts provide an in-depth review of Think Geek’s Dark Side Roast coffee, Brock reviews the newest Star Wars novel, Red Harvest, and Nathan runs down the aspects of video game collecting in the final segment in his EU collecting series.
All this and the coolest Star Wars T-Shirts ever in this week’s Star Wars Action News!
You can download this week’s show here or use the direct links: Audio Only or Enhanced
Yakface and JTA Team Up for Special RDR
We have teamed up with Jedi Temple Archives to provide a guest review for their ongoing Research Droids Reviews series. For our contribution, I take a look at The Saga Collection’s R4-M6 (Mace Windu’s Astromech Droid) to see how it fits into the modern era’s grand scheme of collecting. Head on over to see if you think this astromech worth tracking down if you missed it back in 2007.
A huge thanks to JTA for their generous invitation.
Ralph McQuarrie Concept Vader Bronze Bust
This limited-edition bronze by Gentle Giant Studios commemorates McQuarrie’s original vision for Darth Vader, distinguished by cleaner lines and a distinctive glare. This solid bronze bust is strictly limited to only 100 pieces worldwide. Weighs approximately 8-10lbs. and measures 8″ tall.
For more info visit Gentle Giant’s new blog..
Target Price Hikes
Collectors and kids can be in for an unpleasant surprise next time they want to pick up a Star Wars figure at Target.
As reported by our friends at Jedidefender.com, Target stores have raised the price of their Vintage Collection figures and Legends/Clone Wars figures by another buck.
Share your thoughts on how this price increase could affect your collecting habits in the forums.
Vintage Wave 5 Found?!
You read correctly. According to a recent report by our friends at Rebelscum, wave 5 (the mixed wave) has appeared in Florida, essentially leapfrogging store reports for the Attack of the Clone assortment (wave 4). So, it looks that there are even more figure to hunt for on your daily toy runs. Nice distribution Pawtucket!
Battle Over Endor Pre-Orders Canceled?
Yak Reader John Hurd writes in with some disturbing news regarding pre-orders for the Toys”R”Us exclusive “Battle Over Endor” multi-packs.
All pre-orders from Toys”R”Us will be canceled for the Battle of Endor per Toys”R”Us. I called them and inquired. It wil be put back online when they get them and know how many they will be getting. Supposedly they are getting less than what they were pre-ordered allowed. So everyone will be canceled.
For those that pre-ordered these sets, has this been your experience as well? Let us know in our forums or on facebook.